Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Marine and Safety Tasmania.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.